clipping.
The act by which something is clipped (in any sense).
Meaning & usage
The act by which something is clipped (in any sense).
A piece of something removed by clipping.
a clipping of hair
grass clippings
An article clipped from a newspaper (especially) or from a magazine.
A process of word formation involving shortening by removal of syllables, often terminal ones.
A short form (of a longer word) created by removing syllables, often terminal ones.
The word "ad" is a clipping of "advertisement".
The process of cutting off a signal level that rises above a certain maximum level.
The use of a mask to hide part of an object or image.
Falling, rolling, or throwing one's body on the back of an opponent's legs after approaching from behind.
Where this word comes from
By surface analysis, clip + -ing.
Excellent; very good.
Where this word comes from
By surface analysis, clip + -ing.
present participle and gerund of clip
Where this word comes from
By surface analysis, clip + -ing.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.